First Lady convenes stakeholders on Elephant Protection Initiative

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday convened stakeholders and players in the tourism sector, among them Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala.

The plenary brought together 160 CEOs, Presidents and chairs from the world’s largest travel brands.

Among other liberations was a consideration to introduce a 10-year ban on international trade in regards to the Elephant Protection Initiative.

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) also campaigns for a 10 year moratorium on any consideration of future international trade. This is until the African elephant populations are no longer threatened. pic.twitter.com/42nrEg0OmU

The Global Elephant Protection Initiative has hailed Kenya for her strong stand against ivory trade. The EPI affirms that Kenya has done well in drawing the world's attention on the impacts of trading in elephant trophies and why it must be stopped in all the remaining markets. pic.twitter.com/AzbSnBg4H8

The First Lady today met with officials of the World Travel and Tourism Council who briefed her on the forthcoming global travel summit. The WTTC is a membership organization representing over 160 CEOs, Presidents and chairs from the world’s largest travel brands. pic.twitter.com/C5MKJ4UzUH